Can prior service Marines join the Navy?

Navy and Marine Corps. The Navy considers applicants with 180 consecutive days or more of prior active duty service as “prior service.” Those with less than 180 consecutive days of prior active duty service are considered non-prior service (NPS) applicants.

Can the military keep you after your contract ends?

In the United States military, stop-loss is the involuntary extension of a service member’s active duty service under the enlistment contract in order to retain them beyond their initial end of term of service (ETS) date and up to their contractually agreed end of active obligated service (EAOS).

Can you switch military branches after contract?

Typically, the move from one branch to another requires one to complete their enlistment contract. Then you have to get out of the military, and then visit a recruiter to join the different service, as a prior-service recruit. It is by no means a “sure thing,” as prior-service slots are limited.

Do you have to go to MEPS again if you switch branches?

When a person goes to MEPS, completes the application process, and swears in on the Delayed Entry Program, they are placed in the inactive reserve component of that branch, but there is no obligation to go on active duty, even if you have signed an enlistment contract.

Do you have to retake the Asvab if you are prior service?

Your test is invalidated because you were caught cheating. Regardless of how many times you have taken the ASVAB before, you will not be able to retake the ASVAB for another 6 months. So, if you are taking the ASVAB for the first time and you get caught cheating, you have to wait 6 months to take it again.

How long is a Navy contract?

The Navy offers a very few two year and three year contracts, where the recruit spends two or three years on active duty, followed by six years in the Active Reserves. The other services offer four, five, and six year enlistment options (The Air Force only offers four and six year enlistments).

How long is a marine contract?

Today, Marines are stationed around the world at all times, ready to deploy quickly whenever and wherever needed. Total service commitment ranges from four to six years.

Can the Navy extend your contract?

The U.S. Navy now allows first-term Sailors on sea duty the ability to elect to extend their expiration of active obligated service (EAOS) to complete their sea duty assignment.

Can you switch from Marines to Navy?

Originally Answered: Is it possible to switch from Marine Corps to Navy? Short answer is yes. You have to wait until your EAS date in the Corps and then enlist in the Navy.

Do you go to MEPS twice?

Depending on your enlistment process, you may visit the MEPS once or twice. Those who visit only once typically stay for two days and proceed directly to basic training afterward.

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